How far is Cave City, AR from North Little Rock, AR?

The driving distance from Cave City, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.5 mi
01h 46m
Flight
90.55 mi
145.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.55 mi
Kilometers
145.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.5 mi
Kilometers
169.79 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Little Rock
Wed, Jun 3, 2:31 PM CDT
Return by in Cave City
Wed, Jun 3, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave City
2026-06-03T12:44
Arrive North Little Rock
Wed, Jun 3, 2:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Judsonia
AR

City in White County, Arkansas, United States

From Cave City
52.8 mi
00h 53m
To North Little Rock
52.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cave City and North Little Rock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave City and North Little Rock.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    4 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2745 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Batesville Boulevard

    32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    55.2 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward John F Kennedy Boulevard

    992 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Calvary Road

    909 ft · 18 sec · Calvary Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1483 ft · 34 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave City and North Little Rock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Batesville Boulevard
89.3 mi · 85%
North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 14%
North Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.52 mi
John F Kennedy Boulevard
0.47 mi
Calvary Road
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Batesville Boulevard

Take the exit right

55.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judsonia
00h 53m from Cave City
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cave City and Sunny near North Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave City to North Little Rock?

The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Judsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Cave City and 52.7 miles from North Little Rock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cave City and Sunny near North Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Judsonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Judsonia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Judsonia.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

83 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

108 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave City and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 90.55 mi (145.73 km).

Cave City

#1 Cave City

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,927
Coordinates35.9417400, -91.5484700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
North Little Rock

#2 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: West Center Street (-91.548468, 35.941773)
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L · about $14.09
Round trip
$28.18
7.44 gal · 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.09 $28.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.84 $31.69
Premium $4.63 $17.21 $34.41
Diesel $5.42 $20.14 $40.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave City and North Little Rock. The current time is 12:44:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.